Certified Court Reporter — Verbatim Transcripts Specialist

County of El Paso, Texas; El Paso (TX); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The County of El Paso, Texas invites applications for a Certified Court Reporter stationed in Criminal Court at Law #2. The role requires taking verbatim notes of all court proceedings, preparing accurate transcripts, and ensuring timely delivery under statutory guidelines.

Candidates must hold current Texas Certified Shorthand Reporter credentials, maintain licensure, and pass a background check. Strong attendance, confidentiality, and customer-service skills are essential to support courtroom

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or GED; attendance of or graduation from a Court Reporting College or Court Reporting School for training in shorthand, machine shorthand or oral stenography.
• Preferred: Associates Degree in Applied Science for Court and Conference reporting, and/or at least two (2) years’ experience as a full-time Certified Court Reporter.
• Currently Certified Shorthand Reporter as defined by Section 154.101 of the Texas Government Code and recognized by the Supreme Court of Texas

Aufgaben

• Attends all sessions of the court.
• Takes full shorthand notes of oral testimony requested to be on the record.
• Reads portions of shorthand notes to resolve disputes of testimony, argument, or matters of law upon request of the trial court.
• Files all exhibits or necessary documents with the clerk of the court.
• Preserves all shorthand notes for future reference, as per statutory guidelines.
• Furnishes a verbatim transcript, as per statutory guidelines, of the reported evidence.
• Certifies the accuracy of the verbatim transcript produced, as per statutory guidelines.
• Meets deadlines as set forth by law.
• Follows all guidelines and court room procedures.
• Ensures the integrity of the record is never compromised.
• Maintains and keeps court reporting equipment and software up to date.
• References necessary resource material, as needed.
• Compiles statistical information, reports and data.
• Assists the public with inquiries.
• May assist in the development and improvement of department procedures.
• Attends and participates in meetings, training and information sessions.
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field; and
• Performs other related duties as directed by the court.

Kenntnisse

Court reporting

Hearing acuity

Time management

Customer service

Ausbildung

High School diploma

Court reporting training

Associates degree

Tools

Shorthand equipment

Court reporting software

Jobbeschreibung

The County of El Paso, Texas invites applications for a Certified Court Reporter stationed in Criminal Court at Law #2. The role requires taking verbatim notes of all court proceedings, preparing accurate transcripts, and ensuring timely delivery under statutory guidelines.

Candidates must hold current Texas Certified Shorthand Reporter credentials, maintain licensure, and pass a background check. Strong attendance, confidentiality, and customer-service skills are essential to support courtroom